Lord Baltimore Hibiscus Live Plants (5-9") Pack of 2 (TWO) - Hardy Dinner Plate Hibiscus - Giant 10" Red Blooms - Cold Hardy - Swamp Mallow

What You Will Receive: You will receive a premium pack of 2 Live Lord Baltimore Hibiscus Starter Plants, currently standing 5-9 inches tall. These vigorous, well-rooted saplings are shipped as established starts (bare root/plug) ready for immediate planting to establish their root systems before the blooming season.

The "Dinner Plate" Showstopper: Stop traffic with blooms the size of a serving platter! Lord Baltimore is world-famous for its massive, 10-inch wide crimson-red flowers with a ruffled texture. Unlike standard flowers, these giant blooms create a dramatic, tropical aesthetic that looks impossible in cooler climates.

Cold Hardy Tropical Look: Enjoy the look of the tropics without the winter worry. This is a Hardy Perennial Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos), meaning it survives freezing winters down to Zone 5. It dies back to the ground in winter and shoots up rapidly in spring, returning bigger and more beautiful every year.

Hummingbird & Butterfly Haven: Transform your garden into a wildlife sanctuary. The intense, scarlet-red color and wide open petals act as a landing pad for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. It is one of the most effective pollinator attractors for late summer gardens.

Thrives in Wet & Sun: The perfect solution for tricky spots. Lord Baltimore (also known as Swamp Mallow) loves moisture. It is an excellent choice for rain gardens, low spots in the yard, or pond edges where other plants might drown, though it adapts well to regular garden soil with consistent watering.

Guarantee & Secure Shipping: We utilize professional, eco-friendly packaging to secure the foliage and roots during transit. Care Instructions: Upon arrival, unbox immediately and hydrate the roots. Plant in a sunny location and keep soil consistently moist. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Bring Giant, Tropical Color to Your Northern Garden

Imagine a flower so large it covers a dinner plate, blooming in a vibrant, velvety red that can be seen from down the street. Now imagine that this exotic-looking beauty survives freezing winters and returns every spring. Meet the Lord Baltimore Hibiscus, the "King" of the Hardy Hibiscus family. This sterile hybrid is a gardening marvel, offering the lush, impressive look of a tropical island while possessing the rugged durability of a North American native.

Massive 10-Inch Blooms

The Lord Baltimore isn't subtle. It is designed to be the centerpiece of your landscape. Growing rapidly to a mature height of 4-5 feet, it produces dozens of satiny, crimson-red flowers that can span up to 10 inches across. The blooms are set against distinctively lobed, green foliage, creating a full, bushy shrub that serves as a spectacular backdrop for smaller perennials.

A Perennial That Loves the Sun (and Water)

Do you have a soggy spot in your yard where nothing seems to grow? This plant is your answer. Descended from the native "Swamp Mallow," Lord Baltimore thrives in moist soil and loves the heat. It is incredibly fast-growing once the summer heat kicks in, often growing an inch or more a day during peak season.

Hardy from Zones 5 to 9

Unlike tropical hibiscus that must be brought indoors, Lord Baltimore is a true perennial. It will die back to the ground after the first hard frost, sleeping through the winter. Important Note: This variety is a "late riser." Be patient in the spring! It waits for the soil to warm up completely before shooting out of the ground, usually in late May or June, but makes up for lost time with explosive growth.

Main Color: Red
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours) - Essential for large blooms
Blooming Period: Summer to Fall
Moisture Needs: Regular to Constant watering (Loves wet feet)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 5-9
Mature Height: In ground: 4-5 feet
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Clay soil, Silt soil (Acidic to Neutral, Moisture Retentive)